Homemade Stovetop Masala Chai
Aromatic, creamy and spicy! Make masala chai the traditional way with this simple recipe. Simmer your favourite chai spices on the stovetop, add sweetener, milk and a bold black tea.
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon Assam black tea
- 1/2 cinnamon stick
- 3 whole cloves
- 3 cardamom pods
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh ginger
- 2 black peppercorn
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Instructions
- Using a mortar and pestle or directly on a cutting board, lightly crush the cardamom pods, black peppercorn, cloves and cinnamon stick. This will help the spices release their full flavours into the tea.
- In a small pot, add the water and spices (cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, black peppercorn, and ginger) and heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Next, stir in the sugar, milk and Assam black tea. Bring the homemade masala chai to a light simmer and let it steep for 5 minutes. If you want a really creamy and rich cup of masala chai, do a “double boil”. This simply means to let your chai boil twice before the next step.
- Strain the homemade masala chai into a mug and enjoy right away!
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